Tanker Hijacked off Somalia 13/03/2017

March 14, 2017

Clearwater

Horn of Africa
It has been reported that a Comoros flagged tanker has been hijacked
whilst underway from Djibouti to Mogadishu.

The Master contacted his
Company Security Officer reporting that he had sighted two skiffs, this
was the last communication with the vessel. The Company Security Officer
then reported to the UKMTO that he had lost communication with his
vessel. Further investigation has resulted in the confirmation that the
tanker has been hijacked. The tanker with her eight crew members, are
currently anchored off Puntland. OPS Global Risk Management will
continue to investigate this incident and the reason behind the
hijacking. Upon receipt of confirmed information, this alert will be
updated.

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Vessels within a 100 nautical mile radius should increase their
anti-piracy deterrents in line with Best Management Practices 4. This
should include increased twenty four hour anti-piracy watch keeping and
radar monitoring. Vessel hardening should be checked and where
appropriate bolstered.